EOD Team Neutralizes IED on Dansadau Road, Zamfara

On March 1, 2023, at approximately 9:30 AM, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team successfully neutralized an improvised explosive device (IED) discovered along Dansadau road in Zamfara. The device was suspected to have been planted by armed bandits operating in the area.

Following the discovery, the EOD team, stationed nearby, was swiftly mobilized to the scene to carry out controlled operations to render the device inert using specialized equipment and techniques. The operation was conducted promptly and successfully, with no casualties reported.

A thorough clearance of the surrounding area was conducted, and the road was subsequently declared safe for vehicular movement. Dansadau road has recently been a flashpoint for banditry-related activities, prompting sustained security operations to ensure the safety of commuters and the surrounding community.